Unit
counting means to count each note for what it is worth and not
regarding where it is in the measure.

For example, four quarter notes in
a measure would be counted 1-1-1-1 with unit counting and not 1-2-3-4
as with regular counting.

This technique makes it easier to keep looking ahead and the music going forward.

Review and Self-check:

So, how did it go?

If
you made a lot of mistakes simply pick an easier piece or a segment of a
piece.

You can’t force the ability to read prim a’ vista by playing too
hard pieces. Step by step wins the race.

Review the steps of the
mental preparation list in part 1 of music sight reading techniques for the types of mistakes you did. You will most
certainly have managed a lot on the list, but maybe not all.